The list of academic options at Oakland University is constantly
growing. OU currently offers more than 120 undergraduate degrees
and more than 120 graduate and certificate options. Students have
the opportunity to participate in high-level research as early as
their freshman year.

From important registration reminders to daily events, stay focused on the
finish line while getting the most out of your educational experience.
More than 200 active student organizations take learning to a new level,
while student service offices are here to help you succeed.

Over 100,000 alumni proudly call OU their alma mater. Upon graduation, you will
automatically be welcomed as a member of Oakland University's very active Alumni
Association. Alumni stay connected through networking, volunteering and mentorship
programs.

Nearly half a million people visit campus each year to explore OU's cultural icons,
such as the home to OU's founder, our very own National Historic Landmark. Be
inspired by guest speakers from around the world, or awed by artwork, student,
faculty and guest performances.

Your gift matters! Contributions from alumni and friends create
opportunities that prepare Oakland University students to be leaders.
Support the OU Fund (the area of greatest need), scholarships, athletics,
the library, Meadow Brook Hall, or one of the hundreds of other areas that
make Oakland unique.

The Grizzlies' growing Division I athletics program is a member of the Horizon
League, one of the NCAA's top performing leagues. Athletes can also be found in
dozens of club and intramural sports, or playing recreational games of disc or
ball golf on one of OU's courses.

Rochester, Mich. – Michigan's 15 public universities generated $23.9 billion in overall economic activity last year according to a new report from the Anderson Economic Group commissioned by the President's Council, State Universities of Michigan.

The report found public universities to be key employers and economic drivers of the state, responsible for more than 120,000 Michigan jobs.

"This new report shows just how important our public universities are to Michigan's economy," said Betty J. Youngblood, interim president of Oakland University. "Enrollment is growing here at Oakland and we continue to attract some of the brightest students from Michigan, across the country and around the world. Each new student makes a significant economic impact to the area."

Oakland University students shopping in downtown Rochester.

The report found that Oakland University students contributed more than $284 million to the overall economy with nearly $277 million of that number staying in Michigan.

Oakland University also contributed nearly $168 million to Michigan's economy through payroll spending on salaries, wages and employee benefits.

Another $74 million in Michigan spending came from OU construction projects, research, student services, academic support, athletics and other non-payroll spending in 2012.

The state of Michigan ranked sixth among the states in public university enrollment with more than 300,000 students during 2012.The study also found enrollment growing 5 percent between 2003-2012 and bachelor degree completions increasing, despite a shrinking state population and major cuts in state support per student.

Oakland
University is a doctoral, research-intensive university located in
Oakland County, Michigan. The university has 139 bachelor's degree
programs and 127 graduate degree and certificate programs. dedicated to
delivering a distinctive undergraduate experience that is complemented
by the strength of its graduate offerings and research accomplishments,
Oakland University is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences,
the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and the
Schools of Business Administration, Education and Human Services,
Engineering and Computer Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, and The
Honors College. Visit Oakland University on the web at oakland.edu.